Adams County Poet Laureate Residency
 Photographer: Nikki A. Rae Photography | The Adams County Poet Laureate Residency is a joint effort with Anythink Libraries to better connect the Adams County community through poetry and enrich the lives of residents through access to arts and culture. The current Poet Laureate, Kerrie Joy, is not only a poet, but a singer/songwriter, storyteller, educator, and revolutionary. Joy has performed across the country at Red Rocks, Tedx Mile High, City Winery Atlanta, and more. Learn more about Kerrie Joy here and follow the Adams County Poet Laureate on Instagram. Stay up to date on all of Kerrie Joy’s upcoming events and workshops here. |
Recent Poet Laureate Events
 A young poet performs original work for the first time at Kerrie Joy's event "Unstudied," an evening of poetry and community. |  "Unstudied" attendees enjoy an evening of poetry, great food, and good company. |
Gallery at Taza Coffee House
Journeys
A collection of personal narratives and prints
Exploring stories of their physical, spiritual, and psychological journeys, students at Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) have shared their personal narratives through drypoint printmaking, maps, and written memories.
Experience these collages and read through the students’ powerful reflections on migration, separation, identity, and emotional states by visiting the Gallery at Taza Coffee House.
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Artists at Events
We bring artists to county events throughout the year to add their magic. Anything from an interactive experience, live art, artisan booth, event-scale installations, or a full-on artist takeover, we hire artists for events like Adams County Pride, Festival Latino, Welby Days, and others. Interested? Tell us who you are and what you do.
Prairie on the Move
| The brand new Adams County Fleet & Public Works Facility on Dahlia and 74th features serene and stunning public art from local Commerce City artists Chevo Studios and Drew Button. A series of three gestures built with local stone and steel depict the work of the people who care for our streets and the untamed nature of the plains. |
Art on the Trails
 | Get outside and check out the art along the Adams County trail system. Discover over 50 miles of trails connecting our neighborhoods, parks, and open spaces with artwork from projects like Murals for Hope, Love Your Trails - Ground Mural Series, Babe Walls, and others. Check out this map for locations and info about each artwork and artist. |
Traffic Cabinet Wraps on Pecos and Washington
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Look out for new traffic cabinet wraps along Pecos St. and Washington St. Wraps feature beautiful sights from across Adams County. Photographs were taken by Adams County residents who submitted images to County photo contests over the last several years.
Click here for a map of all the new cabinet wrap locations.
Learn more about traffic signal cabinet upgrades by Adams County Public Works here.
Including Self in Others at Pelican Ponds
 | Local artist Laura Shill created this piece during the pandemic to encourage people to sit across from one another and have a conversation. Visit the temporary installation of Including Self in Others in the wilderness of Pelican Ponds Open Space and try it out for yourselves. In partnership with Redline Contemporary Art Center.
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Upcoming Projects
Niver Creek Mural - Postponed
The Niver Creek drainage ditch is getting a major uplift with a mural installation over a half mile long. Learn more about the Niver Creek Mural Project and Artist Selection Panel here.
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